Sunday, March 24, 2013

Also in the middle of February, we had a family movie night. We rented the old school Herbie (since the kids already watch Little Rascals that Sean and Tracy gave them) and enjoyed the snacks and treats that Sean and Tracy sent the kids for Valentine's Day.

Lucy loved every minute of the being with the big kids and tried her best to be like them. It was cute to see her try to lay down and watch the movie like they did.

It was cute to hear the kids sweet laughter as they watched the silly show.

The kids loved the treats from Sean and Tracy. Even Lucy got her own bowl!

At the end of February, Hyrum had his first Blue and Gold Banquet for scouting.

To start the night off, it was a pot luck dinner. After everyone had eaten, Hyrum's pack of wolves did a skit about keeping the Earth clean. It was really cute.

Next, the awards for Hyrum's pack were handed out.

Hyurm and Brandon have been working very hard to help Hyrum pass off everything. At this banquet, Hyrum was able to receive his bobcat badge and his first yellow bead. Hyrum was able to pin on me the bobcat pin for the mothers.

In the middle of February, we headed to Denver to spend time with Brandon's brother Craig and his family.

Craig was going to be made Bishop in his ward. Even though it was a short trip, we had a wonderful time. Craig and Nancy are wonderful hosts. It was great to spend some time with them and get caught up. Our kids loved playing with our fun four nephews there. Emmy did have a great time, although I am sure she felt a little out numbered.

From the moment Emmy knew I was going to have a baby, she was so excited. Emmy couldn't have been more thrilled when she found out that I was going to have a baby girl. Emmy has loved Lucy from the moment she met her. Emmy is constantly by Lucy giving her loves and hugs. They both enjoy it when they find a treat to share.

Also, Emmy loves to read books to Lucy and Lucy loves it too!

I hope that Lucy and Emmy will continue to grow closer together and become the best of friends.
(pictures taken Jan 2013)

Quote of the Week

"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly."-President Thomas S Monson

Sisters, there is something inspiring and sublime about the little forget-me-not flower. I hope it will be a symbol of the little things that make your lives joyful and sweet. Please never forget that you must be patient and compassionate with yourselves, that some sacrifices are better than others, that you need not wait for a golden ticket to be happy. Please never forget that the “why” of the gospel of Jesus Christ will inspire and uplift you. And never forget that your Heavenly Father knows, loves, and cherishes you.—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf